August 31, 2007

SMU: Musing on Defense

SMU is hoping 2007 will be a breakout year. After coming tantalizingly close to a bowl game in 2006, this season is supposed to be it for the Mustangs. Their first test is undeniably a tough one - they face one of the nation's best offenses in a nationally televised contest when Texas Tech comes to town on Monday, and that test will be even tougher without all-conference defensive end Cory Muse. The senior has a groin strain that makes him doubtful for the opener, further decreasing the possibility of an SMU upset, perhaps beyond resurgence.